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AO59 TJZ

2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

21,696 mi
Last recorded21,696 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 160012,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 TJZ
MakeTriumph
ModelThunderbird 1600
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 21,696 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 21,696 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 21,627 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 20,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 18,183 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 16,333 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 15,228 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 13,986 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 13,229 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 12,148 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 12,146 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Nov 2015 11,241 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 9,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 9,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 7,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2012 5,369 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 5,368 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

How Reliable is the Triumph Thunderbird 1600?

Based on 5,562 MOT tests across 480 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
773
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
480
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 54
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 26
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 17
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AO59 TJZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.3% with a typical mileage of 12,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Thunderbird 1600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 TJZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Thunderbird 1600 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Thunderbird 1600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO59 TJZ registered?

AO59 TJZ is a 2009 Triumph Thunderbird 1600, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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